According to Peplau, treatment of client symptoms should involve which nursing action?
A. Establishing a therapeutic nurse–client relationship
B. Using the technique of desensitization
C. Challenging clients' negative thoughts
D. Uncovering clients' past experiences
ANS: A
Peplau applied interpersonal theory to nursing practice and, most specifically, to nurse–client relationship development.
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